If Cash is King, Credit Cards are Pawns

Welcome to: If Cash is King, Credit Cards are Pawns

"If your cash is wrong, everything is wrong. It's never missing deposits—it's missing credit card payments and expenses."

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Katrina Keller

CPA, CFF, CFE, MST, (Phd*coming soon:)

Podcast Episode 8

"Credit cards are the nightmare. They're the root of all evil if you don't reconcile them properly."

Katrina Keller

CPA, CFF, CFE, MST, (Phd*coming soon:)

Episode Summary:

In this insightful episode, our host dives deeper into forensic bookkeeping, emphasizing the often overlooked but critical role credit cards play in financial reconciliations. She vividly describes credit cards as “the root of all evil” when mishandled, highlighting common pitfalls businesses face—automatic payments, missed credit card entries, and overlooked reconciliations leading to significant financial discrepancies. Listen closely as our forensic CPA demonstrates how quickly credit card chaos can spiral out of control, costing you thousands in unnecessary taxes and missed deductions.

Key Takeaways: If Cash is King, Credit Cards are Pawns, so Learn how to play Business Chess!

Key Takeaways:
- Credit cards are basically bank accounts—treat them that way! Reconcile monthly, or face financial nightmares.
- Beware of automatic utility payments! They’re sneaky little devils and can secretly rack up to thousands if you’re not recording them.
- QuickBooks typos happen to the best of us. Always double-check those dates, because QuickBooks thinks it’s smarter than you sometimes (spoiler alert: it isn’t).
- Keep your books clean regularly, unless you enjoy surprise visits from the IRS. Your new best friend might end up being your cellmate.
- Bookkeeping isn’t boring (well it a is a little BUT), it’s the backbone of your business! Accurate records keep the IRS away and your wallet happy.

- Learn why reconciling your credit cards monthly can save your business from financial chaos and unnecessary IRS headaches.
- Discover common bookkeeping mistakes with credit cards and utilities that could be costing your business thousands annually.
- Follow along as a forensic CPA explains how seemingly small financial errors rapidly compound into major discrepancies.

Avoid turning your financial records into a costly chess game of chaos—take control by reconciling your credit cards monthly. Did this episode uncover any hidden financial nightmares in your own books? Share your experiences, ask questions, and let’s get financially fit together. Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and share this episode—your business and your bank account will thank you!